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Navel Oranges
"A sweet and juicy delight with a twist of red"
Navel Oranges are a popular, seedless and juicy variety of oranges known for their easy-to-peel skin and sweet flavor, with the Cara Cara variety having a distinctive red or pink flesh.
Also known as
Navel Oranges, Cara Cara Oranges, Red Navel Oranges
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93110
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › All Sizes
Origin
Originating from Spain, California, and Florida in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and other parts of the world.
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F) (Florida/Texas); 3 to 8°C (37 to 46°F) (California/Arizona)
Shelf Life
up to 12 weeks
Status
Approved
About Navel Oranges
Navel Oranges are in season from November to May.
Nutrition Information
Navel Oranges are an excellent source of nutrients, here are some key nutrition facts per 100 grams of Navel Oranges:
Energy 47 kilocalories,
Carbohydrates 12 grams,
Fibers 2.3 grams,
Protein 0.7 grams,
Fat 0.1 grams,
Vitamin C 53 milligrams,
Potassium 181 milligrams,
Folate 10 micrograms,
Thiamin 0.061 milligrams,
Niacin 0.378 milligrams,
Vitamin A 10 micrograms.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for sweet oranges, general (storage temperature and RH depend on growing region; see variants). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F) (Florida/Texas); 3 to 8°C (37 to 46°F) (California/Arizona)
Humidity
85-90% (Florida/Texas); 90-95% (California/Arizona)
Packaging
Ventilated boxes or bags to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
up to 12 weeks
Storage Notes: Postharvest decay is the main factor limiting orange shelf-life, so prompt cooling, gentle handling, sanitation and approved fungicides matter most. Highest freezing point: -1°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016). Growing region must be established before choosing between the listed temperature and humidity ranges.
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 441-446.
Applies to: sweet oranges, general (storage temperature and RH depend on growing region; see variants).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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